Recovery Housing Residents’ Bill of Rights
This Bill of Rights affirms the dignity, safety, and recovery of all individuals living in recovery housing. It is intended to guide residents, staff, and operators in creating a supportive, accountable, and recovery‑focused environment.
1. Right to Safe and Sober Housing
Residents have the right to live in a clean, safe, drug‑ and alcohol‑free environment that supports recovery and personal well‑being.
2. Right to Dignity and Respect
Residents have the right to be treated with respect, fairness, and compassion by staff and peers, free from harassment, humiliation, or discrimination.
3. Right to Privacy
Residents have the right to reasonable personal privacy, including privacy of personal belongings, communications, and recovery or medical information, consistent with house safety rules.
4. Right to Clear House Rules
Residents have the right to receive written house rules, expectations, fees, and consequences in advance, and to have those rules applied fairly and consistently.
5. Right to Participation in Recovery
Residents have the right to participate in recovery activities of their choice, including support groups, counseling, spiritual practices, or medication‑assisted treatment, when permitted by program policy.
6. Right to Fair and Due Process
Residents have the right to a fair process before major consequences such as eviction or termination, including notice of concerns, an opportunity to respond, and information about appeals or alternative housing when possible.
7. Right to Freedom from Exploitation
Residents have the right to be free from financial, emotional, physical, or labor exploitation, including coercive work requirements or improper fees.
8. Right to Access Services and Community
Residents have the right to reasonable access to employment, education, healthcare, transportation, legal obligations, and community resources necessary for successful recovery.
9. Right to Voice Concerns
Residents have the right to express concerns, file grievances, and suggest improvements without fear of retaliation.
10. Right to Growth and Independence
Residents have the right to be supported in developing life skills, responsibility, and independence in preparation for stable housing and long‑term recovery.